Located in Fairbury, Nebraska, Jefferson County Jail serves Jefferson County as well as surrounding areas. The jail houses those who have been arrested for a crime that are 17 years of age or older. It also houses those within Jefferson County that have been arrested by state or federal agencies.

Unlike other facilities, Jefferson County Jail makes it their goal to update their inmate jail roster every hour. However, the booking process may take longer. Individuals will not show up on this roster until they have been assigned a booking number.

Furthermore, Jefferson County Jail uses Guardian RFID to maximize security in their facility. The Guardian RFID is a non-implantable device that inmates must wear at all times as it allows personnel to manage, monitor, and track in-custody inmates in real-time.

The sheriff is responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of those in custody. He is also responsible for the following court-ordered guidelines and preventing any escapes. His mission is to provide a safe, secure, and lawful confinement to all those who have been arrested as well as provide a cost-effective way of providing public safety.

If you would like information on the inmate such as bail procedures, booking, sending money, or visiting an inmate, you can find all that information on the Jefferson County Jail website.